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Old 05-08-2012, 11:00 PM   #1
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Is there a way I could get compensated?

I don't know much about the labour laws here (next to nothing) but as a concerned/angry worker, it's been about a year and a half since the company I work for have given its employees a raise (November 2010). Apparently, this is due to the fact that our company has been bought out by another bigger company. (We are an International Marine Safety Company) And the process of transferring ownerships and all that happened around the same time we get our yearly raises (Usually at the end of our fiscal year of October/November)

In February, in a company meeting, a question was raised to our General Manager about when we should be expecting raises. He replied with sometime in April. He is currently out of the country due to the fact he has to deal with matters from the company who bought us out. So he travels frequently.

I'm especially choked, because for the past 4 months I've been busting my ass off doing 3 times the work/3 times the responsibility I would normally do, I was going to ask for a raise then (Around March) but was advised by my supervisor to wait until April for the raise AND THEN complain and ask for another one. I'm just wondering if there is someway, some loophole, us employees can get compensated for these past 7 months where we've been working the same wage. Any legal action that I could arise?

It's already May..the dollars/hours do amount up and we're getting shortchanged.
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As far as I know, your not entitled to a raise. An increase in compensation is given at the discretion of your employer, and if they chose to not give you an increase, they are legally allowed to do as as long as you are being paid minimum wage.

If you feel disgruntled, and unhappy due to low pay....I suggest you find another job...or simply request a time to discuss compensation with your boss. But remember, that he doesn't have to give you an increase.
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Old 05-09-2012, 09:29 AM   #3
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Yeah, that's what I was afraid of, not being entitled to one. But I do know there will be one in place. Everyone was expecting it to be sooner and not this late.

I'm debating on whether I should ask for a bigger raise on top of the rise we are waiting for, or wait out the raise and maybe negotiate something with the plant manager.
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Old 05-09-2012, 09:30 AM   #4
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promises of raises that never come has been a song sung many times before. i agree with skiiipi. if they in fact give you a raise, you can ask if it's retroactive from the date promised...i've had that done before, but i didn't ask, it was a management decision to keep me happy i guess...
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You're only entitled to whatever the work contract states.
However, if you're doing 3 times the work, are you working overtime? You should be compensated for that, but not entitled to a raise.
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The only way you're guaranteed a raise is if you have a contract that specifies it.
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You're only entitled to whatever the work contract states.
However, if you're doing 3 times the work, are you working overtime? You should be compensated for that, but not entitled to a raise.
There is that - BC labour law is pretty comprehensive on when you're entitled to overtime pay, and how much it is.
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Old 05-09-2012, 12:41 PM   #8
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I think I'll need to read over our work contract to see if I can find anything.

I was working overtime before, I did get the overtime pay. And by 3 times the work, I mean I've been doing work for other departments as well that I have not been certified or trained properly to do. Some requiring certificates that need course taken approvals.

I feel like I'm in a position that holds a lot of power in the company, as I'am young and have the knowledge and skill to work these different departments. While my plant manager is cheap/an idiot who won't hire anyone new to help out in these departments. He actually re-called a retiree of the company to help out. And right now we're in our busy season. So I feel like I could get a high raise with sufficient evidence, which he already knows I'm a hard worker.

Funny, how I'm typing this while AT work.
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you are not entitled to a raise OR overtime pay if you're paid by salary.

if you're paid hourly then yes you are entitled to OT pay.

if you're paid by salary, it is to the discretion of the employer... sometimes they give out bonuses such as $ or vacation time in lieu for overtime work, but in no way are they obligated to give you any of that.

work hard and you should see rewards in the future.
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GOOD LUCK buddy. There's no laws, rules unless you have it in your contract when you sign with the company that you are getting / expecting a pay increase after a certain number of months.

I don't care if you're young, does 40 hours of overtime a week, always on time, works 10X harder than your co-worker... you're still a NOBODY but a number.

It's harsh my friend, but wait till you work in a union environment or when you have been in a job for over 10 years and all you get is a stupid "10 yr recognition" pen along with a pat on your back.

If you're not happy, quit. If you want to complain and get a raise cause you work hard, it's really called "you're doing your job".

This isn't directed at you but I have people say they "expect" a raise every yr, or a new title every year. I"m like. you're 26, you're earning 20 bucks an hour, a dollar raise a year is $2000 to your paycheck. From a sale's perspective, you better be generating additional 200,000 of revenue or 20,000 worth of profits to justify. If you get a raise every yr when you're 26, by the time you retire, you'll earn 50 bucks an hour? That's 100k.
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If you have something in writing you could go to Employment standards but you would likely lose your job in the process.

If you don't you are not "entitled" to anything you need to negotiate for a raise if you want one.
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wage raises are a privilege, not a right.
IF you think you are getting shortchanged, find a new job
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Old 05-10-2012, 09:58 PM   #13
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It's a lot easier to say find a new job than it is to actually get one. I do understand that majority of people stay in their jobs because of security, but since this job is just a secure stepping stone to the career I'm actually pursuing , looks like I'm going to have to suck it up. In the end, it's not a bad place, but it does get a little frustrating. But who doesn't get a little frustrated at work?

I've tried looking/applying for other jobs. Used Craigs, Monster, and Workopolis, but the call backs I get are usually from MLM businesses.
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